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Die-cut paper images - how to cut wooden mount?
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Hello
I have some lovely die-cut paper images that I'd like to mount on a suitable lightweight wooden surface.
This is to make jewellery such as pendants and ear-rings.
Here are some examples this one is laser-cut (not sure how much a laser cutter would cost)...: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_i d=19377893
I'm not sure whether I need a die cutter to cut the wood to the outline of the decoupage 'scrap' or if there is an easier way of doing this.
I don't have a ban-saw or anything like that.
I also don't want to do this on a massive scale so won't be investing in any hefty or expensive equipment.
Advice please, Answerbankers?
Many thanks in advance!
221b
I have some lovely die-cut paper images that I'd like to mount on a suitable lightweight wooden surface.
This is to make jewellery such as pendants and ear-rings.
Here are some examples this one is laser-cut (not sure how much a laser cutter would cost)...: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_i d=19377893
I'm not sure whether I need a die cutter to cut the wood to the outline of the decoupage 'scrap' or if there is an easier way of doing this.
I don't have a ban-saw or anything like that.
I also don't want to do this on a massive scale so won't be investing in any hefty or expensive equipment.
Advice please, Answerbankers?
Many thanks in advance!
221b
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The cost of laser cutting equipment is way out of most people's league.
For just a few pieces, it might be worth looking at getting a coping saw for the rough and a hobby hand/machine scroll saw for the fine cutting.
To smooth internal curves you can get little different shaped grinding stones that will fit on a dremmell or hand drill.
For just a few pieces, it might be worth looking at getting a coping saw for the rough and a hobby hand/machine scroll saw for the fine cutting.
To smooth internal curves you can get little different shaped grinding stones that will fit on a dremmell or hand drill.
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